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Chapter 5 Gylys & Wedding - Medical Terminology
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Undergraduate 1
02/05/2013

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Papule - Primary
Definition
solid, elevated lesion, less than 1cm in diameter, can be same color as skin
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Nodule - Primary
Definition
solid, palpable, circumscribed lesion; larger or larger and deeper than papule; extends into the dermis
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Tumor - Primary
Definition
solid, elevated lesion larger than 2 cm in diameter that extends into the dermal and subcutaneous layers
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Wheal - Primary
Definition
solid, elevated, firm, rounded legion with localized skin edema(swelling) that varies is size, shape, and color; paler in the center than its surrounding edges; accompanied by itching
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Vesicle - Primary
Definition
fluid-filled, elevated, circumscribed, less than 0.5 cm in diameter
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Pustule - Primary
Definition
fluid-filled, small, raised, circumscribed lesion that contains puss; usually less than 1 cm in diameter
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Bulla - Primary
Definition
fluid-filled, a vesicle or blister larger than 1 cm in diameter
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Excoriations - Secondary
Definition
linear scratch marks or traumatized abrasions of the epidermis
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Fissure - Secondary
Definition
small slit or crack that extends into the dermal layer; could be caused by continuous inflammation and drying
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Ulcer - Secondary
Definition
an open sore or lesion that extends into the dermis and usually heals with scarring
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